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Definitions

full tilt

ADVERB
eagerly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
actively ardently breathlessly cordially earnestly energetically enthusiastically fervently gladly heartily hungrily impatiently intently longingly promptly readily sincerely vigorously willingly zealously
STRONG
thirstily
WEAK
anticipatorily cravingly expectantly fiercely rapidly speedily spiritedly strenuously with enthusiasm with gusto zestfully
Antonyms
WEAK
grudgingly listlessly unwillingly
ADVERB
fast
Synonyms
STRONGEST
quick quickly rapidly soon swift swiftly
WEAK
apace chop-chop expeditiously flat-out fleetly hastily hurriedly in a flash in haste in nothing flat in short order like a flash like a shot like greased lightning like wildfire posthaste presto promptly pronto
Antonyms
STRONGEST
slowly
WEAK
slow
ADVERB
full blast
Synonyms
WEAK
all out flat out full force full steam full volume maximum speed top speed
ADVERB
full speed
Synonyms
WEAK
flat out full sail full steam full swing heavy right foot open throttle
ADVERB
full throttle
Synonyms
WEAK
all out flat out full steam full stroke maximum speed top speed
ADVERB
on the double
Synonyms
WEAK
chop-chop double-time expeditiously fast flat-out fleetly hastily hurried hurriedly in a flash in double time in haste in high gear lickety-split like a shot like greased lightning like wildfire promptly pronto quick quickly rapidly snappily speedily swift swiftly
ADVERB
pell-mell
Synonyms
WEAK
foolishly hastily headlong heedlessly helter-skelter impetuously incontinently indiscreetly posthaste precipitiously rashly recklessly thoughtlessly tumultuously
Antonyms
WEAK
carefully cautiously
ADVERB
posthaste
Synonyms
WEAK
at once breakneck directly double-quick expeditious flat-out fleet fleetly hastily hasty headlong lickety-split pell-mell promptly pronto quick quickly rapid rapidly speedily speedy straightaway swift swiftly
ADVERB
quickly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
expeditiously hastily hurriedly immediately instantaneously instantly promptly rapidly speedily swiftly
STRONG
apace chop-chop quick
WEAK
briskly flat-out fleetly in a flash in haste in nothing flat in short order lickety-split like a bat out of hell like a flash like a shot pronto swift
Antonyms
STRONGEST
eventually later slowly
ADVERB
rapidly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
briskly expeditiously fast immediately promptly speedily swiftly
WEAK
at speed flat out hastily hurriedly in a hurry in a rush in haste lickety-split like a shot posthaste precipitately with dispatch
Antonyms
STRONGEST
slowly sluggishly
WEAK
leisurely
ADVERB
swiftly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
expeditiously hastily promptly quickly rapidly speedily
STRONG
fleetly
WEAK
apace double-quick flat-out hotfoot hurriedly posthaste quick swift without warning
Antonyms
STRONGEST
slowly
WEAK
sluggishly
ADVERB
swiftly/swift
Synonyms
WEAK
apace double-quick expeditiously flat-out fleetly hastily hurriedly in no time posthaste promptly quick quickly rapidly speedily without losing time without warning
Antonyms
WEAK
slowly sluggishly

Example Sentences

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The neighbors began to talk, especially as the full tilt of Gil’s intentions became clearer.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Orders from the Energy Department lifted some environmental rules to allow many generators to operate at full tilt, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

As a listener, she’s equally open, intermittently widening her eyes in concern or throwing her head back to laugh at full tilt.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2025

Next time you're running at full tilt towards your airport gate, spare a thought for the airline staff who made sure that that gate was actually available.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2024

It was surprising that he stayed on at all and still drove the horse at full tilt.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck